SATO GT424 Operator's Manual page 24

SECTION 2: INSTALLATION
2 . 2 . 2 O P T I O N : U s i n g A P a p e r T u b e t o W i n d U s e d R i b b o n
Under certain circumstances, instead of using the GT printer's ribbon take-up shaft to collect
used ribbon, users may prefer to use paper tubes to form a core for winding the used ribbon. This
is a possible option that requires replacing the ribbon winding shaft with a different shaft (optional
accessory). Once the optional shaft is installed, you can follow the steps below to use paper
tubes for winding used ribbon.
1. Lift up the main cover and push the purple head
release lever downwards. The print head assembly
will be lifted up.
2. Insert the carbon ribbon in the ribbon feeder and
push it inwards all the way. Insert the paper tube
into the new ribbon take-up shaft by pushing it
inwards all the way.
3. Pass the carbon ribbon from the ribbon feeder
under the print head to the paper tube on the
ribbon take-up shaft. Affix the ribbon to the paper
tube with tape. Wind the ribbon several times
around the tube.
4. Check from sideways that the carbon ribbon is set
as shown in the following picture.
5. Now remount the print head by pushing down on
the head lock lever. The print head should lock into
place firmly. You can now proceed to load labels or
other media as described in the following sections.
C a u t i o n
• When replacing ribbons, bear in mind that the print head and its
surrounding area remain hot. Keep your fingers away from these areas to prevent injury.
• Avoid touching even the edge of the print head with your bare hands.
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Replacement
take-up shaft
Paper tube
Ribbon feeder
Paper tube
Print head
Paper tube
Print head
Label loaded
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